HBO and BBC One have announced that they have renewed their acclaimed Phillip Pullman adaptation His Dark Materials for a third and final season of eight episodes. “Bringing Phillip Pullman’s epic, intricate and culturally resonant body of work to television has been a tremendous privilege,” said Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. “We thank […]
His Dark Materials Season 2 Finale Review – ‘Æsahættr’
Martin Carr reviews the season two finale of His Dark Materials… For those thinking there were no similarities between The Force Awakens and this finale think again. In the space of seven episodes we have never clapped eyes on Lord Asriel. James McAvoy that bastion of character actors, Scottish national treasure and X-Men franchise stalwart […]
His Dark Materials Season 2 Episode 6 Review – ‘Malice’
Martin Carr reviews the penultimate episode of His Dark Materials season 2… In this penultimate episode witches and aeronauts jockey for attention with shamans and spectres. Wounds begin weeping and treachery runs deep as a certified allegiance gets dissolved in a cold blooded fashion. Cardinals and their cohorts make ruthless advances while celestial observers enter […]
His Dark Materials Season 2 Episode 5 Review – ‘The Scholar’
Martin Carr reviews the fifth episode of His Dark Materials season 2… Gender roles, individual identities and social expectations come under the microscope once more as we inch closer to a season two conclusion. Desires, motives and personal objectives are evolving week on week while diverging agendas influence decision making. Mrs Coulter is allowing her […]
His Dark Materials Season 2 Episode 4 Review – ‘Tower of Angels’
Martin Carr reviews the fourth episode of His Dark Materials season 2… There is talk of a blade which can slice through dimensions, witches are gathering in attack formation and finally Lee Scoresby forges an alliance of huge significance. Welcome to the half way stage of a second season which has gathered momentum like an […]
His Dark Materials Season 2 Episode 3 Review – ‘Theft’
Martin Carr reviews the third episode of His Dark Materials season 2… Prying eyes are everywhere, nowhere is safe and no one is to be trusted. An aeronaut, a physicist and a Magisterium turncoat all have their part to play, as talk of mythical daggers throws season two open wide. There are some solid character […]
His Dark Materials Season 2 Episode 2 Review – ‘The Cave’
Martin Carr reviews the second episode of His Dark Materials season 2… Episode two feels fragmented. Momentum is tethered by the thinnest rope to a narrative which sees Lyra cross over into an unfamiliar Oxford. Observed by interested parties with nefarious intentions ‘The Cave’ makes connections between people and other more significant elements. Meanwhile in […]
His Dark Materials Season 2 Premiere Review – ‘The City of Magpies’
Martin Carr reviews the first episode of His Dark Materials season 2… Opening in sumptuous fashion this season two premiere hints at a vast canvas of infinite possibilities. Conjoined by an elemental gateway two worlds become one as audiences continue to accompany Lyra on her journey of discovery. Airships, submersibles and ethereal apparitions carve their […]
His Dark Materials gets new season 2 trailer and behind-the-scenes featurette
With less than two weeks to go until His Dark Materials season 2 premieres on BBC One, a new trailer and featurette has been released for the fantasy drama series which includes interviews with stars Lin-Manuel Miranda, Andrew Scott, Amir Wilson, Dafne Keen, Ruth Wilson, and Ruta Gedmintas, and executive producer Jane Tranter; watch it […]
His Dark Materials season 2 trailer released
The prophecy is clear in a new trailer for HBO’s His Dark Materials. The second season of the sci-fi/fantasy series is set to return just over a month from now on November 16th, and you can get a sneak peek at what’s in store below… In the second season of HIS DARK MATERIALS, Lord Asriel (James […]
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